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- Verizon Labor Day Sales include XOOM, ThunderBolt, Galaxy Tab, Continuum
- Motorola Droid BIONIC Given Hands-on Treatment, Unboxing, Benchmarks, and more in bworly65 Videos
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Goes Missing from IFA
- Android Community Weekly: September 3, 2011
| Verizon Labor Day Sales include XOOM, ThunderBolt, Galaxy Tab, Continuum Posted: 03 Sep 2011 07:43 PM PDT There’s a big handful of devices on sale this weekend up until Labor Day including more than a couple of our old favorites on the Android front. All of these sales are online exclusives and each of them requires a 2-year activation, but beyond that you’re in the sweet, sweet discount world. First there’s the HTC ThunderBolt which is now $149.99 – this is the only LTE-capable smartphone on the whole list, and buying it here will mean it’s pre-owned. Then there’s the Motorola XOOM for $299.99 – note that this is a pre-owned model you’ll be getting – this is the only LTE-capable tablet on the list. There’s a couple of LTE mobile modems on sale too but I’ll let you check those out for yourself since they’re not Android-based.
Next there’s the LG Cosmos Touch and the Samsung Continuum, the latter of the two being one that we’ve reviewed with glee when it was released, both of these devices being free here with a 2-year contract. There’s the Casio G’zOne Commando, an ultra-rugged device set for being tossed around and dunked in water for $99.99. If you’re aiming for a smaller tablet, there’s always the first Samsung Android on the market, the Original Samsung Galaxy Tab (pre-owned) for just $69.99. Cheep! Then there’s the awesome Motorola DROID 2 Global, quite similar to the original DROID 2 but here in Global form meaning you can pretty much use it anywhere on earth supposing you’ve got the right SIM cards, and it’s in white, which of course means its awesome. There’s a few more deals going on right this moment at Verizon you might want to know about, these not necessarily having just to do with Labor Day: Motorola Droid 3 and Motorola Droid X2 both on Buy One Get One deals, and Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY for $99 (half-off). There’s the LG Revolution, another LTE-capable Android device on sale for $199.99, that being about $50 off its normal price. Deals! Check them all out over at Verizon Wireless online store – lookin good! )
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| Motorola Droid BIONIC Given Hands-on Treatment, Unboxing, Benchmarks, and more in bworly65 Videos Posted: 03 Sep 2011 07:14 PM PDT It appears that at least one Android superfan has gotten his hands on one of the next big magnificent pieces of Google mobile operating system, the Motorola Droid BIONIC. This device is set to be the first dual-core smartphone on the market with Verizon’s 4G LTE connectivity. Today what we’re seeing is a fellow going by codename bworly65 filming every little hands-on video you could ever hope for.
We know a lot about the device that’s set to go head to head with the iPhone and the Samsung Galaxy S II, including that it will more than likely do so very soon – soon as in September 8th soon, that it’ll be released for non-contract retail of $589 USD (likely $199 on a 2-year contract), and that you can win one on the ARena Augmented Reality DROID DOES scavenger hunt, amongst many more factoids of course. Below you’ll find a series of videos filmed OF and WITH the Droid BIONIC. These videos were filmed by a fellow that’s somehow gotten his hands on a device earlier than basically everyone else on earth – lucky him! Enjoy to the fullest! We’re sure to be seeing this device up close and personal before too long ourselves, can’t wait! And on that note, let us know what you’d like to see so we can continue to give you the best Android device reviews on earth! )
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| Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Goes Missing from IFA Posted: 03 Sep 2011 02:40 PM PDT Samsung in a surprise move has removed the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 and all traces from the showroom floor at IFA 2011. The device is no longer visible and they’ve covered everything regarding the Tab 7.7 in the building. Details are scant but this appears to be further fall-out from the ongoing and irritating legal battle between the company and Apple.
Our man Chris Davies from SlashGear is live at the event in Berlin, and after digging around for a few answers (and snapping some photos) he found a spokesman that had this to say,
The spokesman Gore also commented that the decision to remove the Galaxy Tab 7.7 from the showroom floor was made voluntarily, and not at the court’s request although the statement above sounded like Samsung has heard from the court, but has yet to receive an official statement. The Galaxy Tab 7.7 was announced just Thursday, and with plenty of excitement so a move like this so quick is a bit odd.
Back in August, Apple was successful in getting an injunction against the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Europe, stopping all sales from continuing and most likely these two event are related. I don’t know about you guys, but the Galaxy Tab 7.7 looks nothing like the iPad in my opinion. It sounds like Samsung and Apple’s lawyers are already hard at work this weekend but we’ve yet to hear any further details. As soon as we get an official statement or more information we will be sure to update everyone on this situation. Device Info
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 [via SlashGear] )
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| Android Community Weekly: September 3, 2011 Posted: 03 Sep 2011 11:42 AM PDT To start off September, we have a massive amount of tech news to present in this issue of Android Community Weekly! Sunday, the Samsung Galaxy S II LTE and Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE were officially announced. Later on, we ran across a recently initiated build of CyanogenMod 7 for none other than the HP TouchPad. Which build will have full functionality first? CM7 or the Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) port that's also in the works?
Android Community attended IFA 2011 in Berlin this past week – and we have the hands-on evidence to prove it! The event was dominated by Samsung releases including the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7, Galaxy S II LTE, Epic 4G Touch, and my personal favorite – the Samsung Galaxy Note. In the Galaxy Tab 7.7 hands-on demonstration, it's easy to tell that it sports the color-rich Super AMOLED Plus display. Most innovative seemed to be the Galaxy Note; a smartphone-tablet hybrid with a 5.3" display. The device is equipped with a built-in stylus to take advantage of the a new version of the Touch Wiz interface unique to the Galaxy Note. Both the Sony Tablet P and Sony Tablet S were also reviewed this week. Previously termed the Sony S1, the Tablet S looks to be an amazing addition to the current tabs out there. Both devices run a Sony customized skin over Anrdroid 3.2 (Honeycomb) and also have access to the Playstation Game list. The rear protruding lip on the Tablet S makes the device comfortable to hold and use. Expect a full review of the Tablet P up soon, but for now be sure to check out the hands-on. The DROID Bionic's release date has been confirmed as September 8, 2011. Included with an off contract purchase of $589, will be a 16GB micro-SD card. If interested in the specifics of the Bionic, fans are now able to download the user manual. Though this superphone hasn't hit the market quite yet, the DROID Bionic has already been rooted a developer over at mydroidworld. HTC Incredible users should have found an Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) update rolling out to their devices on Friday. The HTC Thunderbolt is also expected to have its own Gingerbread update this September – patience is a virtue. Finally, don't forget to check out Gameloft's free Android Game Giveaway through Labor Day. If the Gameloft game you're looking for isn't listed as free, it may be discounted to $0.99! )
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